In the last part of their lives the great conductors find a special freedom. They no longer have to prove their skill to anyone, they have no economic problems, they are more wise than in youth, they can finally try to really say what they want.
By far the best execution, you may listen the maestro touch! The dynamics are fantastics, the flow is coherent, timing is amazing: it's 1 pieces unique from start to the end, changing the mood with right volume, and accent. Just the best one.
Levine always knew how to make drama audible. A wonderful conductor especially for verismo and everything that is deeply tragic. Just as his own life...
Troppo di corsa e non ci sono tutte le nuances che Puccini richiede. Mi dispiace, ma qui Levine, che reputo un grande direttore, sbaglia proprio dal principio. E' tutto "affannato" e paradossalmente "slegato". Il difficile è proprio questo: in questa pagina ci sono tali sottigliezze da perderci la testa ed è difficile ricomporre tutto in modo che la musica comunque "fili". Levine si è perso.
Amazing interpretation!!! I just noticed that on this piece of puccini exist a fragment from Star Wars main theme beginning at 3:00 , ahhaha (of course in a very different mood). :-)
Absolutely a heartbreaker. The Maestro Levine had that special touch and the wonderful Puccini could melt the iciest of hearts. Thank you, Kievest, for sharing this gem. xxClaudia AND, thank you lucpebo for the great post.
The fact is I love her! My passion is so strong that I regard myself the most miserable creature alive.In order to obtain her release, what did I not attempt in Paris! I begged aid of the mighty! I knocked and pleaded at every door! Even to force did I resort! All to no avail.There is only one way left; to follow her! And I shall follow her! Wherever she may go! Be it the top of the world !
@lenny2046 True. First time I heard I was like...wow, that's from Star Wars; or, I should say, Star Wars is from Manon Lescaut! I actually thought it was pretty cool.
La musica di un amplesso: dolci preliminari. erotismo, apoteosi dei sensi, estasi, appagamento, quiete serena, qualche ritorno di fiamma.... felicità appena sussurrata. Musica insuperabile,
E pensare che è riciclata da un quartetto d'archi che Puccini aveva scritto tre anni prima per la commemorazione del principe Amedeo d'Aosta, fratello di re Umberto I. Un necrologio...
intermezzo bellissimo di Puccini in effetti come ha sottoscritto qualcuno qui sotto al minuto 3:18 le note suonate potrebbero aver ispirato la composizione della colonna sonora di apertura di star wars?
Such a shame that this genius of a man was a predatory pedophile...thus, forever tarnishing his image in the annals of music history, Tragic on myriad levels
I took my late wife to a Manon just before she heard she had three months to live. I am typing with tears tears in my eye.
Thank you,aldo. This posting is so powerful. James Levine has created music here that I believe reveals the very soul of Puccini.
Still listening, still grieving, this music is so beautiful.
This is a lovely piece of music to have associated with her memory. My thoughts tonight will be with you both.
Thank you, Elaine was the love of my life.
I hope you have found comfort.
The most beautiful intermezzo ever written!
One of the best piece of the whole music !!!!!
And this might well be the most beautiful rendition.
Such a beautiful piece of music. I feel honoured to have had the experience of being part of its performance. Absolutely chilling.
You played this ?????❤❤❤❤❤
Bravissimo, Maestro Levine! We will never forget you!
Manca la prima parte per archi solisti ma questo è l'intermezzo più bello della Lirica Italiana. Grazie Maestro Puccini
In the last part of their lives the great conductors find a special freedom. They no longer have to prove their skill to anyone, they have no economic problems, they are more wise than in youth, they can finally try to really say what they want.
Levine sure as hell wanted 'special freedoms'!
Magnifico. Sublime. Divino
Celestiale!!! Bravissimo Levine.
Angelo Nardella , Bravo for sex Scandal ???
ursmue1937 Nobody cares !
Straordinaria esecuzione, bravissimi Levine e Orchestra
By far the best execution, you may listen the maestro touch! The dynamics are fantastics, the flow is coherent, timing is amazing: it's 1 pieces unique from start to the end, changing the mood with right volume, and accent. Just the best one.
Just the most beautiful intermezzo ever written !
Levine always knew how to make drama audible. A wonderful conductor especially for verismo and everything that is deeply tragic. Just as his own life...
Tragic for his victims
@@Marcel_Audubon Absolutely, yes.
Da brivido!! Bellissima!! interpretazione eccezionale!!!!!
Troppo di corsa e non ci sono tutte le nuances che Puccini richiede. Mi dispiace, ma qui Levine, che reputo un grande direttore, sbaglia proprio dal principio. E' tutto "affannato" e paradossalmente "slegato". Il difficile è proprio questo: in questa pagina ci sono tali sottigliezze da perderci la testa ed è difficile ricomporre tutto in modo che la musica comunque "fili". Levine si è perso.
Ottima performance di Levine e l'orchestra del Metropolitan...grazie
Puccini e la sua musica sono una cosa straordinaria grazie per tutto ciò!!
Amazing interpretation!!! I just noticed that on this piece of puccini exist a fragment from Star Wars main theme beginning at 3:00 , ahhaha (of course in a very different mood). :-)
Ogni commento è superfluo, semplicemente meraviglioso. Grazie Puccini.
James Levine - amazing career. I grew up on his recordings.
How could anyone actively "dislike" this video?
because it's being conducted by a repulsive perv?
Grande esecuzione. Maestro di grande personalità
Absolutely a heartbreaker. The Maestro Levine had that special touch and the wonderful Puccini could melt the iciest of hearts. Thank you, Kievest, for sharing this gem.
xxClaudia
AND, thank you lucpebo for the great post.
This is amazing! And no dislikes too!
Extremely beautiful... as any music by Puccini!
pura poesia......
Descansa en paz este gran director muchos años en el MET
Grande maestro, ma qui manca lo struggente assolo iniziale del violoncello! Non si può fare questo!
Grande direttore!!!
The fact is I love her! My passion is so strong that I regard myself the most miserable creature alive.In order to obtain her release, what did I not attempt in Paris! I begged aid of the mighty! I knocked and pleaded at every door! Even to force did I resort! All to no avail.There is only one way left; to follow her! And I shall follow her! Wherever she may go! Be it the top of the world !
This is the best rendition of this .maybe Pappano. Also !!!!❤
La mejor versión que he escuchado. J. Levine y la Orquesta de la Metropolitan
Maravillosa música y apasionada dirección de James Levine.Qué sentimiento!!
its wonderful
Brilliant! Emotional!
All'inizio dell'intermezzo colgo le stesse note de La Boheme....poi, naturalmente cambia....è struggente la Manon!
Che serata ieri sera, un programma incredibile con Florez strepitosooooo
This is very beautiful. My love is growing. It is also performed wonderfully. I wish I had been there.
the best interpretation ever! love Puccini...
Grazie mille per la sua grande bravura 👋👋👋🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷
Where are the cello and viola solos!!!?? Why were they cut????
perfecto !
Nasıl güzel bir yorum bu...İnanılmaz...
Lucas, como sempre, seu bom gosto impera !!! Valeu querido !!! Precisava mesmo disso hoje. Bjos
alketa cela
Bellissima.........
No one conducts this Intermezzo better than Maestro Levine!
Riccardo Muti
Marvelous.
Why the solos of viola, cello and violin are missed?!
not me crying alone in my room to this intermezzo 😭😳
Ammirevole!
beautiful music
Siiiiiiiii magnificooooooo
Wow, bellissimo.
😊
The wonderful introduction has been cut.
Sublime
3:19 This reminds me of something. 🤣
Puccini meravigliosa
Sublime...
Hermoso
3:19 - 3:30 Star Wars main theme!! O.o
ver comentario en el intermezzo de cavalleria rusticana de mascagni en la versión que dura 4.25 minutos.
マノン・レスコーか……
これはホント名作やなぁ
Even in his age, BRAVO LEVINE!
The most beautiful part is definitely from 0.32 to 0.50!
Capolavoro
The only thing missing are the words included by Puccini taken from the Abbe Prevost's novel which appear in the libretto at this point.
Levine was arguably the finest opera conductor of the 20th century. Today, nobody broadcasts his recording for fear of saying his name. Shame on Us!
@lenny2046 True. First time I heard I was like...wow, that's from Star Wars; or, I should say, Star Wars is from Manon Lescaut! I actually thought it was pretty cool.
where does these strong voices come from ?!
La musica di un amplesso: dolci preliminari. erotismo, apoteosi dei sensi, estasi, appagamento, quiete serena, qualche ritorno di fiamma.... felicità appena sussurrata. Musica insuperabile,
E pensare che è riciclata da un quartetto d'archi che Puccini aveva scritto tre anni prima per la commemorazione del principe Amedeo d'Aosta, fratello di re Umberto I. Un necrologio...
La morte c'è anche nell'Intermezzo. Un odore di fiori morti nel cimitero.
intermezzo bellissimo di Puccini
in effetti come ha sottoscritto qualcuno qui sotto al minuto 3:18 le note suonate potrebbero aver ispirato la composizione della colonna sonora di apertura di star wars?
exactly the same notes
Non ho nulla da aggiungere Puccini è sempre Puccini
Joy unbounded
Puccini rende omaggio a Wagner, straordinario preludio!
E le battute iniziali...che fine hanno fatto?
作曲家是用音樂作畫的畫家 !
Puccini❤
perché tagliare il solo del violoncello e della viola?
Pervy McPervface takes the podium
Grazie a PUCCINI per primo.
Musica così sarebbero capaci anche a San R............
Musica INFERNALE che SQUASSA l'ANIMO UMANO !
Lacrime...
Troppo veloce
Such a shame that this genius of a man was a predatory pedophile...thus, forever tarnishing his image in the annals of music history, Tragic on myriad levels
Genio e sregolatezza.
L'uomo medio non ha il diritto di sindacare la genialità. Molti commenti cadono nel puritanesimo più becero.
¡¿STARS WARS?! POBRES FANTASÍAS GRINGAS
like a starwars lol